GiveFirst

Préface

• Brad Feld’s Following: As a multi-time best-selling author on entrepreneurship, Brad will promote the book extensively to his following (feld.com, @bfeld).
• Podcasts at Launch: Brad is a regular on the podcast circuit and generally does around 30 podcasts for each book he launches.
• Influencer Network: Brad has influencer network that includes many best-selling authors and popular / well-known entrepreneurs that we will active around the launch.
• Techstars Events and Promotions: We will promote through Techstars network of 3,000 companies and 10,000 mentors.
• Foundry: We will promote through the Foundry network of 100 companies and 50 VC funds.
• Public Keynotes: Brad limits his public speaking events only to book launches, so we’ll do a dozen public keynotes. Since Brad does these at no charge except for bulk book purchases, if he does in person events, they are high demand.

Auteur

Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.

Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He's written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.

Brad holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.

Texte du rabat

Are you looking to enhance your mentorship skills and make a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial world? Renowned entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld shares his decades of experience and expertise in developing and refining the art of mentorship through the philosophy of GiveFirst.

The GiveFirst philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the "Pay it Forward" mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact not only individuals but also entire communities. In this book you'll discover how GiveFirst can help you create a vibrant startup community by breaking free from a transactional mindset and becoming an extraordinary mentor.

Whether you are just starting your professional journey or well into it, GiveFirst is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their mentorship skills and build meaningful connections. With practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful reflections, this book will guide you through the journey of becoming an extraordinary mentor who can inspire, challenge, and empower. Get ready to transform yourself and those around you.

Résumé

Over the past 35 years, Brad Feld has developed and evolved a business philosophy oriented around the concept of mentorship. Through Techstars, which Brad co-founded in 2006, he’s practiced and perfected the art of mentoring entrepreneurs, which he and Techstars call GiveFirst. Originally conceptualized as “Give Before You Get” in Brad’s 2012 book Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City, GiveFirst has been applied continuously as part of the global democratization of entrepreneurship and the creation of vibrant startup communities all over the world. In this book, you’ll learn how to be an extraordinary mentor, regardless of where you are in your own professional journey.